Beryl W. Dixon, 92
September 23, 1921 ~ September 14, 2014
Beryl Dixon was born on a Nebraska farm near Raymond, northwest of Lincoln, the only child of Kenneth H. and Mabel (Smith) Weaver.
She graduated at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln with a major in vocational education in Home Economics and Clothing Textiles in 1942.
She married James I. Dixon, whom she met while they were attending college, and the union was blessed with three children: James L, Julianne, and Jeffrey.
Beryl taught high school and Women's Job Corps. She managed a test kitchen for Ocoma Foods in Omaha, set up quality control for Pendleton Woolen Mills, and also had her broker's license in real estate and worked for Lakeland Development Company.
Beryl was a member of First United Methodist Church, P.E.O. Sisterhood ("Philanthropic Educational Organization", a university women's organization that encourages education for women)the American Legion Auxiliary,40 & 8 (an elite organization within the American Legion, for fun and for helping orphaned children), F.O.E. Auxiliary (Fraternal Order of Eagles, an organization supporting medical research, honoring women by Mother's Day, helping seniors by working to get Social Security, and also to provide burial insurance--"no Eagle has been buried in a Potter's grave"), Home Economists in Business and the University of Nebraska alumni association.
Beryl enjoyed playing bridge in several Blair women's bridge clubs, and was a good player, going by memory of the dummy cards as her eyesight began failing. She was always a kind, gracious, interesting lady.
Beryl W. Dixon of Blair died Thursday, Sept. 18, 2014, at Crowell Memorial Home in Blair.
She was predeceased by her husband, Jim, in 1979.
She is survived by their children: James Lee Dixon of Occidental, Calif., Jeffrey Jon Dixon of Omaha, NE, Julianne (Roger) Plugge of Blair, NE; three grandchildren: Jay (Sheri) Plugge of Omaha, Jon Plugge of Lincoln and Joy Mourton of Lincoln. She is also survived by four great-grandsons and one great-granddaugther.
Private family services were held. Memorials may be directed to the American Legion Auxiliary or the Jeanette Hunt Animal Shelter.
Campbell-Aman Funeral Home in service to the family.
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Sources: Tombstone; National Archives; Obituary printed in Sept. 23, 2014 Pilot-Tribune, Blair, NE; personal friendship; Washington County Nebraska History, c. 1980, article p. 158 written by Beryl Dixon; websites for groups and clubs below: P.E.O.: Because of the secrecy around its name and rituals, the P.E.O. Sisterhood may be considered a secret society. Source: PEO website; The 40 & 8, formed at an American Legion meeting in June, 1920, got its name from the “40/8” cargo capacity sign emblazoned on each French boxcar that had carried American doughboys to the front, and the numbers, along with the "French horizon blue" color, became symbols of the new society. An initiation ceremony was developed based on the common wartime experiences of American soldiers, sailors and marines, incorporating fun making with patriotic bonding. Source: 40 & 8 website; also, a Blair American Legion man confirmed that Beryl was part of the 40 & 8, and that was how it was called (not 8 and 40). F.O.E. Source: F.O.E. Mission statement and websites.
September 23, 1921 ~ September 14, 2014
Beryl Dixon was born on a Nebraska farm near Raymond, northwest of Lincoln, the only child of Kenneth H. and Mabel (Smith) Weaver.
She graduated at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln with a major in vocational education in Home Economics and Clothing Textiles in 1942.
She married James I. Dixon, whom she met while they were attending college, and the union was blessed with three children: James L, Julianne, and Jeffrey.
Beryl taught high school and Women's Job Corps. She managed a test kitchen for Ocoma Foods in Omaha, set up quality control for Pendleton Woolen Mills, and also had her broker's license in real estate and worked for Lakeland Development Company.
Beryl was a member of First United Methodist Church, P.E.O. Sisterhood ("Philanthropic Educational Organization", a university women's organization that encourages education for women)the American Legion Auxiliary,40 & 8 (an elite organization within the American Legion, for fun and for helping orphaned children), F.O.E. Auxiliary (Fraternal Order of Eagles, an organization supporting medical research, honoring women by Mother's Day, helping seniors by working to get Social Security, and also to provide burial insurance--"no Eagle has been buried in a Potter's grave"), Home Economists in Business and the University of Nebraska alumni association.
Beryl enjoyed playing bridge in several Blair women's bridge clubs, and was a good player, going by memory of the dummy cards as her eyesight began failing. She was always a kind, gracious, interesting lady.
Beryl W. Dixon of Blair died Thursday, Sept. 18, 2014, at Crowell Memorial Home in Blair.
She was predeceased by her husband, Jim, in 1979.
She is survived by their children: James Lee Dixon of Occidental, Calif., Jeffrey Jon Dixon of Omaha, NE, Julianne (Roger) Plugge of Blair, NE; three grandchildren: Jay (Sheri) Plugge of Omaha, Jon Plugge of Lincoln and Joy Mourton of Lincoln. She is also survived by four great-grandsons and one great-granddaugther.
Private family services were held. Memorials may be directed to the American Legion Auxiliary or the Jeanette Hunt Animal Shelter.
Campbell-Aman Funeral Home in service to the family.
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Sources: Tombstone; National Archives; Obituary printed in Sept. 23, 2014 Pilot-Tribune, Blair, NE; personal friendship; Washington County Nebraska History, c. 1980, article p. 158 written by Beryl Dixon; websites for groups and clubs below: P.E.O.: Because of the secrecy around its name and rituals, the P.E.O. Sisterhood may be considered a secret society. Source: PEO website; The 40 & 8, formed at an American Legion meeting in June, 1920, got its name from the “40/8” cargo capacity sign emblazoned on each French boxcar that had carried American doughboys to the front, and the numbers, along with the "French horizon blue" color, became symbols of the new society. An initiation ceremony was developed based on the common wartime experiences of American soldiers, sailors and marines, incorporating fun making with patriotic bonding. Source: 40 & 8 website; also, a Blair American Legion man confirmed that Beryl was part of the 40 & 8, and that was how it was called (not 8 and 40). F.O.E. Source: F.O.E. Mission statement and websites.
Beryl W. Dixon, 92
September 23, 1921 ~ September 14, 2014
Beryl Dixon was born on a Nebraska farm near Raymond, northwest of Lincoln, the only child of Kenneth H. and Mabel (Smith) Weaver.
She graduated at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln with a major in vocational education in Home Economics and Clothing Textiles in 1942.
She married James I. Dixon, whom she met while they were attending college, and the union was blessed with three children: James L, Julianne, and Jeffrey.
Beryl taught high school and Women's Job Corps. She managed a test kitchen for Ocoma Foods in Omaha, set up quality control for Pendleton Woolen Mills, and also had her broker's license in real estate and worked for Lakeland Development Company.
Beryl was a member of First United Methodist Church, P.E.O. Sisterhood ("Philanthropic Educational Organization", a university women's organization that encourages education for women)the American Legion Auxiliary,40 & 8 (an elite organization within the American Legion, for fun and for helping orphaned children), F.O.E. Auxiliary (Fraternal Order of Eagles, an organization supporting medical research, honoring women by Mother's Day, helping seniors by working to get Social Security, and also to provide burial insurance--"no Eagle has been buried in a Potter's grave"), Home Economists in Business and the University of Nebraska alumni association.
Beryl enjoyed playing bridge in several Blair women's bridge clubs, and was a good player, going by memory of the dummy cards as her eyesight began failing. She was always a kind, gracious, interesting lady.
Beryl W. Dixon of Blair died Thursday, Sept. 18, 2014, at Crowell Memorial Home in Blair.
She was predeceased by her husband, Jim, in 1979.
She is survived by their children: James Lee Dixon of Occidental, Calif., Jeffrey Jon Dixon of Omaha, NE, Julianne (Roger) Plugge of Blair, NE; three grandchildren: Jay (Sheri) Plugge of Omaha, Jon Plugge of Lincoln and Joy Mourton of Lincoln. She is also survived by four great-grandsons and one great-granddaugther.
Private family services were held. Memorials may be directed to the American Legion Auxiliary or the Jeanette Hunt Animal Shelter.
Campbell-Aman Funeral Home in service to the family.
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Sources: Tombstone; National Archives; Obituary printed in Sept. 23, 2014 Pilot-Tribune, Blair, NE; personal friendship; Washington County Nebraska History, c. 1980, article p. 158 written by Beryl Dixon; websites for groups and clubs below: P.E.O.: Because of the secrecy around its name and rituals, the P.E.O. Sisterhood may be considered a secret society. Source: PEO website; The 40 & 8, formed at an American Legion meeting in June, 1920, got its name from the “40/8” cargo capacity sign emblazoned on each French boxcar that had carried American doughboys to the front, and the numbers, along with the "French horizon blue" color, became symbols of the new society. An initiation ceremony was developed based on the common wartime experiences of American soldiers, sailors and marines, incorporating fun making with patriotic bonding. Source: 40 & 8 website; also, a Blair American Legion man confirmed that Beryl was part of the 40 & 8, and that was how it was called (not 8 and 40). F.O.E. Source: F.O.E. Mission statement and websites.
September 23, 1921 ~ September 14, 2014
Beryl Dixon was born on a Nebraska farm near Raymond, northwest of Lincoln, the only child of Kenneth H. and Mabel (Smith) Weaver.
She graduated at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln with a major in vocational education in Home Economics and Clothing Textiles in 1942.
She married James I. Dixon, whom she met while they were attending college, and the union was blessed with three children: James L, Julianne, and Jeffrey.
Beryl taught high school and Women's Job Corps. She managed a test kitchen for Ocoma Foods in Omaha, set up quality control for Pendleton Woolen Mills, and also had her broker's license in real estate and worked for Lakeland Development Company.
Beryl was a member of First United Methodist Church, P.E.O. Sisterhood ("Philanthropic Educational Organization", a university women's organization that encourages education for women)the American Legion Auxiliary,40 & 8 (an elite organization within the American Legion, for fun and for helping orphaned children), F.O.E. Auxiliary (Fraternal Order of Eagles, an organization supporting medical research, honoring women by Mother's Day, helping seniors by working to get Social Security, and also to provide burial insurance--"no Eagle has been buried in a Potter's grave"), Home Economists in Business and the University of Nebraska alumni association.
Beryl enjoyed playing bridge in several Blair women's bridge clubs, and was a good player, going by memory of the dummy cards as her eyesight began failing. She was always a kind, gracious, interesting lady.
Beryl W. Dixon of Blair died Thursday, Sept. 18, 2014, at Crowell Memorial Home in Blair.
She was predeceased by her husband, Jim, in 1979.
She is survived by their children: James Lee Dixon of Occidental, Calif., Jeffrey Jon Dixon of Omaha, NE, Julianne (Roger) Plugge of Blair, NE; three grandchildren: Jay (Sheri) Plugge of Omaha, Jon Plugge of Lincoln and Joy Mourton of Lincoln. She is also survived by four great-grandsons and one great-granddaugther.
Private family services were held. Memorials may be directed to the American Legion Auxiliary or the Jeanette Hunt Animal Shelter.
Campbell-Aman Funeral Home in service to the family.
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Sources: Tombstone; National Archives; Obituary printed in Sept. 23, 2014 Pilot-Tribune, Blair, NE; personal friendship; Washington County Nebraska History, c. 1980, article p. 158 written by Beryl Dixon; websites for groups and clubs below: P.E.O.: Because of the secrecy around its name and rituals, the P.E.O. Sisterhood may be considered a secret society. Source: PEO website; The 40 & 8, formed at an American Legion meeting in June, 1920, got its name from the “40/8” cargo capacity sign emblazoned on each French boxcar that had carried American doughboys to the front, and the numbers, along with the "French horizon blue" color, became symbols of the new society. An initiation ceremony was developed based on the common wartime experiences of American soldiers, sailors and marines, incorporating fun making with patriotic bonding. Source: 40 & 8 website; also, a Blair American Legion man confirmed that Beryl was part of the 40 & 8, and that was how it was called (not 8 and 40). F.O.E. Source: F.O.E. Mission statement and websites.
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